Ormeau Park

Begin at the car park beside Ormeau Recreation Centre, take the leafy path to the right and let the traffic fade away. The main looping route goes for 1.2 miles from the Ormeau Gates, over to the Ravenhill entrance and back to the car park.

Nearest town:

Belfast

Distance:

1.2 miles

OS map:

15

Start Point:

J350733

Finish Point:

J350733

Terrain:

Surfaced paths with some hills and slopes

Point of interest:

Look out for:The Superintendent’s house, a Victorian House built for the park’s superintendent, who originally lived on the property. This house is still clearly visible and sits within its own garden.The bell, which looks somewhat out of place in one of the flower beds, was once rung to indicate to the public the park’s closing time.A great variety of wildlife in a city park; migrant spotted flycatchers have been seen catching flies from open perches on the old wall, which once surrounded the walled garden. Foxes are a common early morning sight, and jays have also been spotted.Ormeau Park plays host to a great number of trees from many different Northern Hemisphere countries. These include an oriental plane from the Balkans, contorted willows from China, cedars from Lebanon and maples from North America.

Facilities:

There are numerous amenities and coffee shops along the Ormeau Road.

Accessibility information:

Surfaced paths with some hills and slopes

Accessible toilet facilities:

Yes

Publication:

A Walk in the Park, available from Belfast City Council, Parks Section or via the website www.belfastcity.gov.uk/parksA Breath of Fresh Air – The Story of Belfast’s Parks by Robert Scott available from Belfast City CouncilOut 'n' bout: A New Frontier-